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Old Dec 19, 2008 | 02:58 PM
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6" exactly and a 4.5" backspaced wheel is what is needed to fit a 37" tire with no trimming and enough room for full turn and a bit of off-road flexing.
Beware - most suspension kits that are called 6" kits are only about 5-5.5", at least the '02-'05 torsion bar kits. I know for a fact the Fabtech, ProComp & Superlift all fall short. The only one's I've tape measure verified are exactly what they state are the 4" Rancho and the 6" Skyjacker (which I know for a fact clears 37's with the proper wheel)...
 
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Old Dec 19, 2008 | 06:06 PM
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So, shopping on eBay, one would buy the PA 3" kit, and what leveling kit? TGC?
 
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Old Dec 19, 2008 | 06:13 PM
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Has anyone tried the 5" form Performance Accessories?

http://www.4wheelonline.com/Products...oductId=247260
 
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Old Dec 19, 2008 | 06:42 PM
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shandy go to 4wheelparts.com and look at the body lifts and leveling kits...
 
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Old Dec 20, 2008 | 12:50 AM
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Originally Posted by Shandy
Has anyone tried the 5" form Performance Accessories?

http://www.4wheelonline.com/Products...oductId=247260
The premium 5'' lift is just a combination of PA leveling kit and body lift. It's cheaper to buy them seperate. About 60$ for leveling kit and 350$ for BL. $410 instead of $610 for premium. But the premium also comes with gap guards so another 90. So it's really about a hundred bucks more expensive. THey say 5'' lift because it's a total 5'' lift in the front and 3'' in the rear.
 
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Old Dec 20, 2008 | 11:44 AM
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TheBaker is right. 5 in front 3 on the back. Check ebay for everything like I did. Chrome door handle covers, stainless steel step, chrome gas cover, chrome mirror cover, and 3" PA body lift. All from ebay. Anybody got 03 ram? Body lift selling for $190. Full set. Thats what I got. I think it will fit 02-05 but I'm not sure.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Perf-...Q5fAccessories

Heres the body lift.
 
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Old Dec 22, 2008 | 04:30 PM
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So, how can I get the 2" leveling kit separate? I didn't think there was a 2" leveling kit for 2008 2wd...
 
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Old Dec 22, 2008 | 06:21 PM
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Alright after reading this thread and others I have formed my question

Is there a 3" leveling kit and a 2" body lift or does it only come in 3" and then is there a way to also add clearance to the back but not 3" because i want to get the truck level so like a 1.5" system to add some additional clearance because i do off road some but not a lot so i dont need just a suspension lift just enought for some wide 35's and some offroad flex available?
 
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Old Dec 22, 2008 | 07:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Ridinhigh
Alright after reading this thread and others I have formed my question

Is there a 3" leveling kit and a 2" body lift or does it only come in 3" and then is there a way to also add clearance to the back but not 3" because i want to get the truck level so like a 1.5" system to add some additional clearance because i do off road some but not a lot so i dont need just a suspension lift just enought for some wide 35's and some offroad flex available?

There is no 2" body lift for 3rd gen 1500's to my knowledge. I think someone makes 3" keys for the torsion fronts, but personally I'd not do it, too severe an angle on the CV's. As far as the rear goes, you can buy blocks and U-bolts in 1" increments for sure, possibly even 1/2" increments.

I think your best and least expensive option is a set of leveling keys 2.5" and a 3" body lift, giving a perfect 5.5" in front, 3" in the rear (which is about perfectly level) and with a set of properly backspaced wheels should easily clear a 35x13.5 tire, hell maybe even a 35x15.5 for that matter. With a 4" suspension lift and 4.5" backspacing, I have a good bit of room with 35x12.5s...
 

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Old Dec 22, 2008 | 08:10 PM
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Hammer, while we're on the subject: Do you think that with the 1.5'' leveling kit and 3'' body lift on my 2wd that I could fit 35/12.50/20 with the stock rims. I know with aftermarket rims i should be fine, but I like the look of the stocks 20s. Think adapters would be necessary?
 
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